Job Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SURVEYS & ANALYSIS - Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

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Institution: Harvard University - Harvard Graduate School of Education - Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE)

Job Duties: We are seeking an Assistant Director, Surveys and Analysis to manage COACHE survey development, administration, analysis, and reporting. In this position, you will report to the Director and collaborate closely with the Research Director on conceiving and executing influential research projects. This is a singular opportunity for someone looking to work with a major national player in higher education faculty policy research. You will collaborate in producing and disseminating effective research-based policies and practices to support colleges and universities in their efforts to improve the satisfaction, recruitment, development, and success of their faculty. As a key member of our small but productive project, you will: Participate in the design, development, testing, and validation of COACHE's Internet-based quantitative research instruments. Manage IRB approval processes. Develop and suggest methods which may improve the way surveys are fielded and/or the respondent experience. Lead the administration of all quantitative data collection, working with institutional coordinators to secure effective deployment of and robust response to COACHE surveys. Ensure completion, consistency, and comparability of data collected from various survey administrations and instruments. Provide high-quality statistical data analyses using SPSS. Execute pre- and post-processing of data ("data conditioning"). Collaborate on all report design, including drafting and editing of data graphics, follow-up analyses and reports, and internal or external presentation materials Responsible for dissemination of individualized reports to campuses, including establishment and implementation of quality controls. Establish systems to maintain and share large-scale databases, i.e., detailed documentation, version control, and quality assurance. The Assistant Director will also contribute to the project's strategy and tactics, identifying areas for improvement across all operational aspects of project implementation and developing effective ways to scale project activities. When ready, the Assistant Director will also collaborate with the Director and Research Director to present COACHE survey results and data analysis in publications, at conferences, and on site visits. Therefore, writing samples will be required of all finalists.

Qualifications: Advanced degree in education, social sciences, or a related field, with demonstrated experience or training in survey research and quantitative analysis. Statistical programming skills (pref. SPSS), an eye for elegant data design, and experience managing large data sets required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. A demonstrable history of deploying large projects, meeting deadlines, and setting and achieving goals. A capacity to think conceptually and frame complex problems is essential. 5+ years of relevant experience. This is a term position through 6/30/2010 with the possibility of continuation. Preferred: Knowledge of current higher education research, policy, and practice is preferred. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite applications a plus. We are looking for someone who is a strategic thinker with a commitment to using research to inform policy and practice. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills; has the ability to work in both collaborative and self-directed situations; and desires to make an impact on college policy and practice at local and national levels. He or she must be very comfortable with technology, must be able to adjust to new ideas, and must excel at learning new things quickly and comprehensively.

Salary/Benefits: This position is Grade 57. Harvard University offers outstanding benefits, competitive pay, extensive learning opportunities, and a stimulating and attractive work environment. For more information about Harvard's salary grades and benefits, visit our Benefits Web site.

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EEO/AA: Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.